A NEW energy tariff could save Southampton residents hundreds of pounds.

Southampton City Council is urging residents to see if they could save hundreds on their energy bills following the launch of CitizEn Energy's new gas and electricity tariff.

The new 12 month fixed local tariff will be available to households across Southampton, and is cheaper than all of the big six energy providers, according to recent research.

Denise Edghill, Service Director for Growth at Southampton City Council, said: “CitizEn Energy’s main aim is to try to help those who are struggling to pay their energy bills.

"Whether you are finding money a challenge, or you just want a better deal, this is a great tariff available to all our Southampton households.

"Many could see savings of hundreds of pounds, especially if they’ve not switched for a while.

"Another important factor is that the electricity supplied is from sustainable sources, so there is a good reason for all to get involved.”

Backed by Southampton City Council, CitizEn Energy was set up with the primary aim of helping those who are really struggling to pay their energy bills, and for those who have never switched energy supplier and often overpaying.

In 2017, OFGEM reported that only 18 per cent of households switched energy supplier, and more than half of consumers have never switched supplier, or have switched only once.

It also revealed that 60 per cent of consumers are on a default variable tariff, which means they are missing out on cheaper tariffs available to them.

CitizEn Energy’s electricity tariffs are also green, and certified as 100 per cent renewable from solar and wind farms across the UK.

CitizEn Energy’s customer service provider was voted the 2nd best in the UK in a recent survey.

They were rated as good or excellent against value for money, customer services, and bill accuracy by over 78 per cent of those surveyed.